Is it normal to feel bumps after my dog's anal glands are cleaned?

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I was wondering is it normal to feel , a very tiny bump on each side of a dogs anal glans after they have been cleaned . Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 7 years and 1 month old | 10 lbs

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

The anal glands are always present, even after they have been expressed/ emptied. Depending on the size of the dog they are usually about small grape sized and can be felt around 4-5 o'clock and 7-8 o'clock. I hope this helps answer your question!

Is it normal to feel bumps after my dog's anal glands are cleaned?

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